Ryan Sumner.

I once was electrocuted by a power line during a tornado. I'm fine now.

Q&A Time!

Q: What’s your hometown and current residence?

A: I’m originally from Galva, Illinois but I’ve lived in Chicago for over a decade.

Q: Family, pets or hermit?

A: I’m a dog dad to two wonderful pups: a yellow lab named Bella, who at any given moment is chewing up something of value to me, and a pit bull named Boo. It’s a very active household to say the least.

Q: Turn on?

A: Coffee

Q: Turn off?

A: Coffee breath

Q: Any profession you wouldn’t attempt?

A: Housekeeping. I have a weak stomach and they’re always first to find the body.

Q: What quote sums up your philosophy of life?

A: “Store brand is OK, too.” — Ina Garten

Q: Cook or takeout?

A: Takeout! Less time, less mess, less smoke damage.

Q: Any pet peeves?

A: Littering really upsets me. I’ve even yelled at several litterbugs; something to the effect of, “Hey, that’s not where that goes!”